Spring into after school, homeschool, and Saturday visual arts classes this season at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center!
Registration is now open for classes starting in April. View the catalog below and click the name to learn more and register today.
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Home School Clay for Ages 6-8
Home School Clay for Ages 9-12
View the full catalog on the Cultural Resources website here. Is your child interested in performing arts classes? Click here to learn more about our current theater class offerings.
All classes take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in downtown Savannah. Visit savannahga.gov/arts to learn more.
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Join us on Monday, March 30th 1-4pm for an afternoon of free fun activities in clay on the lawn of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah’s Historic District.
This annual event is our way of celebrating the art of ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned ceramicist or just looking for a fun event to attend, we invite you to stop by and spend the afternoon with us! This year will feature stations in sculpting, pottery wheels, family activities, Raku firing demonstrations, and more.
All experience levels and ages are welcome to attend this event. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times.
Come by any time during event hours, no pre-registration required.
Free & open to the public.
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Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.
Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center will host Toddler Thursdays craft and story time.
Thursday March 26th, 9:30-10:30AM. New ocean theme each month.
For children ages 1-4.
Registration required. Sign up here under the programs tab.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.
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Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.
Coastal Heritage Society has opened its first indoor space, the new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, giving families a year-round place to explore hands-on learning.
The STEAM center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is included with regular museum admission.
The debut exhibition, Numbers in Nature, highlights the mathematical patterns found throughout the natural world. Through interactive STEAM activities, visitors can explore how numbers, shapes, and symmetry appear in everyday environments.
At the center of the exhibit is a 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze filled with repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions that challenge visitors to find their way through while discovering how patterns and geometry work together.
Located inside the historic 1925 Storehouse on the museum campus, the new STEAM Center expands Savannah Children’s Museum’s mission to spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration for young learners.
Free unlimited admission for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Enjoy bug-themed crafts, hands-on activities, the fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club, a ceremonial ladybug release, and tons of insect-inspired fun.
Bring a stuffed friend! Kids can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by student volunteers from Medical College of Georgia and help their plush pal “beat a bug.”
Included with museum admission $16 for guests 18 months+. Get tickets here.
FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Discover the tiny wonders of the natural world!
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Join us at Georgia Tech Savannah for our Spring Break day camp where every day of this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM. Students can join us for one day or all five!
Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.
Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature
The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.
Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze
At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.
A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration
The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.
March into the Wild: Paws & Pages: Saturday, March 21, 10AM-2PM: Celebrate National Reading Month where stories step off the page and into nature. Families and students will meet visiting authors, Gina Gallois and Jody Wheeler-Toppen, enjoy live read-alouds of Opossums to the Rescue and A Book to Read with a Worm, and explore how reading helps scientists observe and understand the natural world.
Additional literacy adventures include a shared reading of If Bees Disappeared,paired with a pollinator discovery, and a hands-on camouflage challenge where participants investigate how animals blend into their habitats.
Throughout the trail, guests will read, observe, and investigate — discovering that strong readers become strong scientists. Details here.
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The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Oatland Island Summer Camps are week-long day camps available to rising Kindergarteners through rising 8th graders. Campers will discover the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, creative crafts and wildlife investigations.
Early Bird registration prices opened to the general public on March 2nd and closes after March 6th.
Summer camps are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the camp. Each camp has all the weeks it is offered listed.
Click on the camp you would like to register for and add it to the cart. You may only register for ONE camp per child.
If you need extended care from 3:00pm-5:00pm, select Summer Camp Extended Care and add it to the cart.
If you want to buy an additional t-shirt for your child, select Summer Camp Additional T-shirt and add it to the cart.
Then click Continue to Checkout.
You may enter your phone number if you have a Clover account or check out as a guest.
Provide your contact information – Name, Phone Number and Email Address
Check your cart to ensure you are registering for the correct camp. Check the age group listed for the camp and the week you are signing up for.
Enter your credit card number, expiration date, security code, and zip code. Then, click Place Order.
Once your payment is received, the summer camp coordinator will send you the link to a form to complete the registration process. This may take up to a week as we are processing a large number of payments at one time.
Once you complete the registration form, your camper is confirmed for summer camp at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
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Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.
Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.
Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )
Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823
On January 28, 1942, just after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Eighth Air Force began with 7 men and no airplanes in Savannah, GA.
By the end of the war, the Eighth Air Force became the largest air armada in the world, with the goal of crippling Nazi Germany. Just miles from where it was activated, a museum is dedicated to members of the Eighth and the men and women who aided them during the world’s most influential military conflict.
H+STEM programs focus on the interdisciplinary connection of history with the fields of STEM. All H+STEM programs integrate unique primary sources with hands-on activities and scienceexperiments.
H+STEM programming covers a broad set of historical and scientific topics, such as the American Home Front and recycling, Science of Flight, Inventions and Innovations, and so much more.
Camp Moon River is excited to welcome K–8 campers for another summer full of magic, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Learn more here.
This year is extra special as we proudly celebrate 7 YEARS of American Camp Association Accreditation that means top-notch safety, quality, and FUN for your family.
Discounts Available! Discounts for CMR are listed during registration. Example: Register for ONLY 6 total Camp Moon River sessions for one camper and receive a discount!
Join our camp family and help us make Summer 2026 the BEST one yet!
Enroll your child in a theater class at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center in Savannah’s Historic District.
Classes in theater, drama, and improvisation for teens ages 13-16 and youth ages 7-12 are now open for registration.
Exceptions can be made for siblings outside of these age ranges, please call 912-651-6783 to enroll siblings.
Offerings include daytime and evening classes to accommodate your child’s schedule. See details below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses or click the class name below to learn more and register today.
Sea Camp provides an authentic hands-on experience introducing your child to animals native to Coastal Georgia.
These engaging 1-week programs teach campers by way of the classroom, the beach, field trips and outdoor fun.
Campers will learn through creative activities, conducting experiments, collecting sea life and engaging with nature, all while developing an appreciation for our coast and its inhabitants. Field trips include exploring the marsh, nature hikes, and observing dolphins by boat.
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Open to children ages 3 through 12 (must be bathroom independent)
Summit Gymnastics’ weeklong camps are full of organized gymnastics, brain developing, games and more! Your child/children will have a blast making new friends and learning all about the great sport of gymnastics.
To register your child go to the Parent Portal tab here and create an account.
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Camp is weekly Monday-Friday from May 26-Aug. 7 2026 for ages 5-14.
Summer Art Camp is five days of total art time! Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & fiber arts table. All art materials included. There will be two instructors staffed for camp. Every staff member has experience in teaching youth art classes and guide with positive reinforcement.
Early Bird coupon code good until April 1 2026: EARLYBIRD2026
This summer camp is getting BIGGER and BETTER! Each session is now TWO WEEKS long and with optional EXTENDED HOURS, giving your young artists more time for bravery, imagination, and growth!
Camp is available for rising 3rd-10th graders and is led by professional actors and improvisors.
Campers rehearse diving into the unknown, creating characters and saying yes! Grow your confidence, expand your imagination, and build up your bravery. Performance on final Friday at 2PM
Session 1 | Improv | June 1 – June 12th
Session 2 | Musical Theatre | June 15th-26th
9am – 2pm, plus new 2pm-5pm extended hours option available!
rising 3rd-10th graders
$360/session for 9AM – 2PM | $560/session for 9AM – 5PM | Pay What You Can Options available. Email artsadmin@savannahstagecompany.com to learn more about Pay What You Can]
located at 102 W. McDonough St. Savannah, GA 31401
